A trip to the NC ZOO!!

(Part 1)

We had a WONDERFUL homeschool field trip to the NC ZOO recently, what a blast!

Packed and ready to go the night before...

Our chariot and friends!!

Our (large) group going in :)  So exciting!

Crocodiles!

Sea Creatures!

The morning trio...too cute: Joshua, Abby and Natalie

"Look there girls, it's a...a...big furry thing!!!"

Yay, friends!

Memories from my Gallaudet days...a bison!!

Attempting to "ride" the Bison.  Now that was interesting.

The afternoon trio...Joseph, Joshua and Silas:

Stopping for a rest...

The Gorillas were a definite highlight!!

Whoa.

The McMunchkins on the tram:

Elephants!! 

We were so blessed with a beautiful day!

Climbing and/or resting...not sure which!

More fun to come!!  Stay tuned...

She's "graduated".

With no baby behind her, the migration from high chair to the table was slow.  Hey, she's my baby!!  But, she's finally moved over to the table. 

 And she's proud to tell you she's a "big girl" now :)



Dear self,

Again? 

Really?

Well, I guess some people (ahem, no mentioning of names) will never learn...lol... ;)

One busted air mattress = hours of fun!

Climbing on for a ride...

 "Weeee!"

 Or Joshua's favorite..."Boooosh!"

 Steve goes down and the Muffins go up!

I know, I know...we have way too much free fun, it's ridiculous. 

We love it.  Wouldn't have it any other way, lol ;)

Hats & Hairbow silliness ;)

They like to play dress-up with my hats!

 And this man...I don't know who he is...!!  LOL.  ;)

Fire away!

 We headed out to family day at the range recently and had so much fun! 

 (Natalie insisted on the head bandana, don't ask me why...;)

 Checking out the kids targets:

 Learning about gun safety!

 Cutsa-Tootsa!

 Re-hanging targets:

 Sweet fellow mama!

 Pep-talk from Daddy...

 Loading up!

 The cheerleading squad!

 Ready...

 Aim...

 And do it again!

His first "kill"...LOL! 

Daddy is so proud :)

 Of course, guess who wanted in on the action????

 So cute!!!

 Hilarious. 

And on to the highlight of the day, our new friend baby Jude!!!

 He is so, so cute and happy!

Congrats, Gage's! 

More cuteness...

Thanks for a great day at the range!!